Sweden Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Sweden's tourism receipts was $10.7B in 2010, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from 2009. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2010.
Overview
Sweden's tourism receipts stood at $10.7B in 2010, a rise of +$905.0M from 2009. Sweden ranked 22nd globally.
Sweden’s tourism receipts grew from a low of 4,025,000,000.00 in 1997 to a peak of 11,889,000,000.00 in 2007, reflecting a more than doubling of inbound spending over a decade. The 2010 figure of 10,674,000,000.00 placed Sweden 22nd globally and kept the country just above South Africa’s 10,309,000,000.00 receipt level, underscoring its competitive position among mid‑size tourism markets. The expansion was driven by rising demand for cultural and natural attractions, while the 1997 trough coincided with the aftermath of the early‑1990s financial crisis that depressed discretionary travel. Although receipts fell short of the 2007 high, the upward trajectory since the late 1990s suggests resilience, and continued investment in sustainable tourism infrastructure could help Sweden close the gap to its peak and maintain growth in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $10.7B | +$905.0M | #22 |
| 2009 | $9.8B | −$2.0B | #22 |
| 2008 | $11.7B | −$157.0M | #22 |
| 2007 | $11.9B | +$2.2B | #19 |
| 2006 | $9.7B | +$2.1B | #19 |
| 2005 | $7.6B | −$58.0M | #23 |
| 2004 | $7.7B | +$1.1B | #21 |
| 2003 | $6.5B | +$877.0M | #23 |
| 2002 | $5.7B | +$471.0M | #22 |
| 2001 | $5.2B | +$375.0M | #21 |
| 2000 | $4.8B | −$118.0M | #22 |
| 1999 | $4.9B | −$54.0M | #21 |
| 1998 | $5.0B | +$972.0M | #19 |
| 1997 | $4.0B | −$509.0M | #21 |
| 1996 | $4.5B | +$144.0M | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's tourism receipts was $10.7B in 2010. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's tourism receipts peaked at $11.9B in 2007.
The lowest tourism receipts in Sweden was $4.0B in 1997.
Sweden ranks 22nd globally in tourism receipts as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's tourism receipts was approximately 10.67 billion ($10.7B) in 2010.
The tourism receipts of Sweden in 2010 was $10.7B. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_tourism-receipts,
title = {Sweden Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}